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442 results about "Window shutter" patented technology

A window shutter is a solid and stable window covering usually consisting of a frame of vertical stiles and horizontal rails (top, centre and bottom). Set within this frame can be louvers (both operable or fixed, horizontal or vertical), solid panels, fabric, glass and almost any other item that can be mounted within a frame. Shutters may be employed for a variety of reasons, including controlling the amount of sunlight that enters a room, to provide privacy, security, to protect against weather or unwanted intrusion or damage and to enhance the aesthetics of a building.

Composite shutters having metallic frames

A composite shutter assembly includes a metallic shutter frame including a pair of elongate side members and a pair of elongate cross members extending between the pair of side members, and a nonmetallic shutter panel including a first stile pivotally coupled to a first side member of the pair of side members of the metallic shutter frame, the nonmetallic shutter panel configured to swing between a closed position and an open position relative to the metallic shutter frame.
Owner:HOUSTON SHUTTERS LLC

Solar window blind systems

A solar window blind system located at a window of a room. The system includes a window blind; a motor operatively connected to the window blind; photovoltaic components disposed on the window blind; a rechargeable battery electrically connected to the photovoltaic components and charged therewith; and light sources electrically connected to the rechargeable battery. The light source is arranged to shine light into the room and / or an exterior of the window, the light sources being powered by the rechargeable battery when in use. A solar window blind system for a plurality of windows including a plurality of window blind assemblies configured to variably block light passing through a corresponding window and one or more rechargeable batteries electrically coupled to and charged by photovoltaic components of the window blind assemblies.
Owner:MORGAN SOLAR INC

Splicing drawing method for special-shaped shutter segments based on space coordinates

The invention discloses a special-shaped shutter fragment splicing drawing method based on space coordinates, and relates to the field of intelligent construction.According to the method, a laser radar scanning device is used for obtaining a window face initial point cloud, and three-dimensional point set representation under a local space coordinate system is established; then executing a multi-level boundary point extraction process including boundary edge identification, mutation point detection and structure segmentation, and constructing a candidate boundary point set Bpre; on the basis, a five-level space structure partitioning strategy is applied, partitioning point distribution rules are set for regions with different geometric characteristics, and finally a window boundary point set B is formed; the point set has high adaptability in the aspects of structural continuity, spatial distribution density, sampling precision and boundary integrity, and the geometric reduction degree of subsequent splicing modeling is remarkably improved; according to the scheme, the problem that a traditional method is difficult to process local complex curvature and structure jump of a special-shaped window is solved, and continuous mapping of structure boundary information to spliced pattern construction is achieved.
Owner:WUXI THINKERX SOFTWARE

Modular Headrail-Mounted Automation System for Wand-Operated Window Blinds

A modular headrail-mounted automation system for wand-operated horizontal blinds optionally includes a main module with two bilaterally-disposed interfaces to auxiliary modules or cables. Optionally, the system includes a photovoltaic panel whose photosensitive surface is located on the room side of the host blind and faces the host blind's slats. Optionally, the system includes a controller to tilt the slats of the host blind over a range in which the maximum amount of slat closure is reduced when the system is powered by a photovoltaic source. Optionally, the maximum amount of slat closure is dependent upon the level of charge in an energy-storage device charged by a photovoltaic source.
Owner:POPAT PRADEEP PRANJIVAN

Shutter fixing structure

The utility model discloses a louver fixing structure which comprises a window frame, an opening and closing device is arranged on the inner side of the window frame, a mounting plate is arranged on one side of the window frame, a fixing device is arranged on one side of the window frame, the fixing device comprises a splicing rod, a splicing sleeve, an unlocking sleeve, a splicing groove, a reducing groove, a splicing block and a fixing shaft, and the splicing sleeve is arranged on the outer side of the splicing rod in a sleeving mode. The splicing sleeve is sleeved with the unlocking sleeve, the splicing groove is formed in the side wall of the splicing rod, the variable-diameter groove is formed in the inner side of the unlocking sleeve, the splicing block is installed in the variable-diameter groove through a fixing shaft, one end of the splicing block is clamped in the splicing groove, a reinforcing mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the splicing sleeve, and the reinforcing mechanism comprises a threaded sleeve, a connecting spring, a positioning rod and a positioning groove. The threaded sleeve is arranged on the outer side of the splicing sleeve in a sleeving mode, one end of the positioning rod is connected with the side wall of the unlocking sleeve through the connecting spring, and the multiple positioning grooves are formed in the outer side of the splicing sleeve.
Owner:JINGMEN CITY MSJ SMART HOME TECH CO LTD

Smart rail for window covering

Systems and methods are described herein for a smart rail with integrated sensors, microcontroller, solar panel and battery to create a dynamic shading system that is self-sufficient, and fault tolerant. In most motorized window coverings, the rechargeable motor resides in the top rail bar so that the smart rail requires a docking mechanism to charge the rechargeable motor—for the sake of this patent, this will be referred to as a “distributed smart rail motor system”. In other window coverings, such as certain cellular shades and horizontal blinds, it is feasible to further integrate the rechargeable motor into the smart rail for a completely integrated solution—for tan “sake of this patent, this will be referred to as an “integrated smart rail motor system”. A system and method are also disclosed herein for cutting fabric in-place on an adjustable shade roller.
Owner:KLONDIKE59 INC

Automatic bidirectional dimming shutter

The invention relates to the technical field of shutters, and discloses an automatic bidirectional dimming shutter which comprises an arrangement type shutter mechanism and a telescopic driven mechanism. A shaft body butt joint block fixedly connected with one end of the first horizontal rotating shaft and a hollow rotating column connected with the rotating end of the shading blade and capable of driving the shading blade to rotate are arranged in the first horizontal rotating shaft. The polygonal insertion column can move in the axial direction of the hollow rotating column and can be inserted into the shaft body butt joint block; and the first spiral spring generates an elastic damping effect on the polygonal insertion column. On the basis that the inclination angles of the shading blades can be normally adjusted, the automatic bidirectional dimming shutter has the advantage of being low in maintenance cost, due to the fact that each shading blade is in an independent and separable connection mode, once a single shading blade is damaged, a user can quickly replace the shading blade, and the maintenance cost is reduced. Therefore, the maintenance cost and the use cost of the equipment are reduced.
Owner:张伟志

Soft-connection solid insulation integrated device

The invention provides a flexibly-connected solid insulation integrated device, and relates to the technical field of solid insulation integrated devices, the flexibly-connected solid insulation integrated device comprises a solid insulation cabinet body, the solid insulation cabinet body is provided with a shutter assembly capable of being opened and closed, the shutter assembly comprises a window frame, and shutter blades are arranged in the window frame. According to the window, a wedge-shaped extrusion plate is extruded in the upward moving process of a sealing plate, so that the wedge-shaped extrusion plate slides downwards along a guide rod and compresses a reset spring, a second rack is driven to drive a second gear to rotate, and the sealing plate is driven to rotate; the cooling fan is adjusted from an initial vertical state to a direct blowing angle towards the solid insulation block, and at the moment, the cooling fan blows air flow into the solid insulation block through the first through pipe and discharges the air flow in cooperation with the shutter, so that targeted heat dissipation of conductive parts, switching electric appliance elements and the like is achieved, and the situation that the insulation performance is reduced due to high temperature is avoided.
Owner:ZHEJIANG YIPU METAL MFG CO LTD

Shutter apparatus

To provide a shutter apparatus capable of preventing damaging of a shutter curtain in the middle of an opening operation.SOLUTION: This shutter apparatus comprises: a vertically elongatable shutter curtain; and an opening / closing mechanism for opening / closing the shutter curtain by elongating / contracting the shutter curtain. The shutter curtain includes frames spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction and a sheet constituting a region between the frames. The opening / closing mechanism includes a drooping part which vertically droops to be engaged with a movable frame, and a winding mechanism for winding or delivering the drooping part. In a curtain thickness direction, the drooping part and the sheet are arranged in a place shifted to one side from the center position of the frames, and the sheet is disposed farther from the center position than the drooping part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
Owner:WORLD IND INC

Indoor temperature adjusting system based on solar photovoltaic panel shutter

The invention discloses an indoor temperature adjusting system based on a solar photovoltaic panel shutter, and belongs to the technical field of building energy conservation. The solar photovoltaic panel is used for power generation, self power supply of the shutter indoor temperature adjusting system is achieved, and external output of electric energy is achieved. Through motor control, the photovoltaic panel is driven to follow light directionally, and better photoelectric conversion efficiency is achieved. The blind window is arranged between the two pieces of single-layer glass, four air flow channels communicated with the outside are designed, the function of adjusting indoor cooling and heating loads according to requirements in different seasons is achieved, and good energy conservation and emission reduction characteristics and economical efficiency are achieved. In addition, the composite phase change heat storage material is additionally arranged on the back face of the photovoltaic panel, the situation that the overheating efficiency of the photovoltaic panel is reduced due to high temperature can be effectively reduced, and the indoor temperature adjusting function is achieved. The system has the advantages that the photovoltaic efficiency is high, indoor cooling and heating loads can be adjusted, air conditioner power consumption is reduced, and the effects of energy conservation and emission reduction of buildings are achieved.
Owner:ZHEJIANG UNIV

Calculation method for integral regulation and control opening degree of blind window of indirect air cooling tower

The invention provides a method for calculating the integral regulation and control opening degree of a shutter of an indirect air cooling tower, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining a target tower outlet water temperature theoretical value under different working conditions through a three-dimensional numerical simulation method based on parameters such as environmental meteorological parameters, a load ratio, a cooling margin and the like; and calculating according to the heat balance and the draft resistance balance of the cooling tower, and coupling to obtain a suggested value of the opening degree of the shutter. By adjusting the opening degree of the blind window and the air inlet amount, pipe bundle frost crack caused by too low temperature of the cooling triangle is avoided, winter freezing prevention of the indirect cooling tower is achieved, and a theoretical basis is provided for practical engineering implementation.
Owner:GUODIAN ZHENENG NINGDONG POWER GENERATION CO LTD +3

Modular window shutter system

The modular window shutter system is for use with a window frame. The modular window shutter system forms a shutter that mounts adjacent to the window frame. The modular window shutter system includes a pan structure, a barrier structure, and a plurality of fastening structures. The pan structure secures the modular window shutter system to the support surface, which is adjacent to the window frame. The barrier structure attaches to the pan structure. An initial fastening structure selected from the plurality of fastening structures secures the pan structure to the support surface adjacent to the window frame.
Owner:DANIELS JEFFREY

Detachable ventilating window convenient to maintain

The detachable ventilation window convenient to maintain comprises a shutter assembly and a dustproof cotton assembly, the shutter assembly comprises a peripheral frame and a plurality of blades fixed in the peripheral frame in an up-down spaced mode, a steel wire mesh is fixed to the rear side of the peripheral frame, and two oppositely-distributed U-shaped pieces are fixed to the steel wire mesh; the upper side and the lower side of each U-shaped piece are provided with a guide plate and a limiting piece which are fixed to the steel wire net respectively, the blades are in a Z shape in the vertical direction, the upper sides of the blades are provided with blocking strips formed through bending, and the dustproof cotton assembly is inserted into the two U-shaped pieces from top to bottom and comprises a front pressing plate and a rear pressing plate which are fixed to each other. Ventilation holes are evenly distributed in the front pressing plate and the rear pressing plate, and dustproof cotton is arranged between the front pressing plate and the rear pressing plate. The ventilation device has the advantages of being simple in structure, low in cost, convenient to maintain, good in ventilation effect and high in practicability.
Owner:双杰电气合肥有限公司

Fire door for equipment room with ventilation and smoke prevention performance

The application discloses an equipment room fireproof door with ventilation and smoke prevention performance, and aims to provide a reasonable structure, fire resistance, good smoke prevention performance and ventilation and heat dissipation effect, which comprises a door frame, a door leaf and a hinge, a shutter device is arranged on the middle lower part of the door leaf, the shutter device comprises a shutter frame, a plurality of movable blades which are sequentially and movably connected on the shutter frame, a linkage assembly which is connected on the movable blades, a heat-sensitive assembly which is arranged on the shutter frame and used for controlling the operation of the linkage assembly, and an elastic member which is used for providing a restoring force for the linkage assembly, one end of the elastic member is fixed on the shutter frame, and the other end is connected with the linkage assembly.
Owner:ZHEJIANG XINGYUE SECURITY TECH CO LTD

Welding device for aluminum alloy louver

The utility model provides a welding device for an aluminum alloy shutter, and belongs to the technical field of welding. Comprising a welding bed; the turnover plate is rotationally connected to the middle of the welding bed; the sliding plate is in matched sliding connection with the turnover plate; the welding table is slidably connected to the sliding plate; and the positioning plates are arranged at the tops of the welding tables, and the positioning plates on the multiple welding tables are matched with one another to form a containing groove used for containing the whole window frame. The sliding plate and the welding table are arranged on the welding bed, the distance between the sliding plate and the welding table can be movably adjusted, blind window frames of different specifications and sizes can be conveniently positioned and clamped, full-automatic front and back welding of the window frames can be achieved in cooperation with the overturning plate capable of being overturned by 180 degrees, the labor cost is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved. And the welding efficiency of the window frame is also improved.
Owner:SHENZHEN PAIPAI CONSTR TECH GRP CO LTD

Integrated solar light condensation and heat collection shutter and working method thereof

The invention discloses an integrated solar light-gathering and heat-collecting shutter and a working method thereof.The shutter comprises a plurality of light-gathering and heat-collecting modules arranged in parallel and a driving assembly, each light-gathering and heat-collecting module comprises a light-gathering and heat-collecting arc-shaped plate with the section in a parabola shape, a light-shading coating is arranged on one side of the outer side face of each light-gathering and heat-collecting arc-shaped plate, and a working medium pipeline is fixed to the top point of each light-gathering and heat-collecting arc-shaped plate; hard sleeves are fixed to the two ends of each light condensation and heat collection arc-shaped plate, each hard sleeve is provided with a first connecting point and a second connecting point, each first connecting point is rotationally connected with the window frame, and a liquid heat collection working medium is introduced into the working medium pipeline which is connected with the outer circulation pipeline. The driving assembly comprises a crank, a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, the crank is rotationally connected with the first connecting rod through a rotating joint, the first connecting rod is connected with the first rotating piece of the second connecting rod through a first rotating joint, and the second connecting point of each hard sleeve is rotationally connected with the second rotating piece of the second connecting rod through a second rotating joint. Light energy is converted into heat energy through reflection of the light condensation and heat collection module.
Owner:TIANJIN UNIV

Window sill

This product is a molding material used mainly as a window sill for building windows. As shown in the "Reference diagram showing the state of use," it is used particularly for sashes with built-in blinds.
Owner:FUJI SASH CO LTD

Shutter mechanism and drying device

To provide a shutter mechanism capable of sufficiently switching to a shut state, and a drying device comprising such a shutter mechanism.SOLUTION: A shutter mechanism 50 comprises: a shutter frame 51, with a first cylindrical space 50a and a second cylindrical space 50b formed therein, an inflow opening 511a formed to penetrate an inflow side plate 511 (a first outer wall), an outflow opening 512a formed to penetrate an outflow side plate 512 (a second outer wall), and a passage opening 513a formed to penetrate a partition plate 513 (a partition wall); an inflow side shutter 52 inserted / disposed in the first cylindrical space 50a and slidable between an inflow side shielding position P11 and an inflow side communication position; and an outflow side shutter 53 inserted / disposed in the second cylindrical space 50b and slidable between an outflow side shielding position P13 and an outflow side communication position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4
Owner:YAZAKI CORP

Opening-closing body device structure

To provide an opening-closing body device structure which reduces likeliness that the sash frame glass inside a window shutter gets broken when flying objects hit the shutter.SOLUTION: The structure of a shutter device 13 includes a shutter curtain 15 provided on the outdoor side of a glass window 41 of an opening 11 of a building for opening and closing the opening 11, a pair of parallel guide rails 16 arranged on either side of the opening 11 for guiding the shutter curtain 15 on both sides perpendicular to the opening-closing direction a drive part 17 for opening-closing the shutter curtain 15, and a lock part 19 for locking a seat plate 43 of the shutter curtain 15 to the guide rails 16 when the seat plate 43 is in contact with a lower frame 33 that abuts against an extension tip 43, and the drive part 17 operates to apply drive force a in the opening direction to the shutter curtain 15 when the shutter curtain 15 closes the opening 11 and the lock part 19 is locked.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
Owner:BUNKA SHUTTER CO LTD

Shutter structure

To propose a shutter structure that can prevent a sash from being damaged in a case where an object is thrown to a shutter curtain.SOLUTION: A shutter structure 1A includes a sash 2 installed in an opening 101 of a building, a shutter curtain 7 that can be raised / lowered and is installed on the outdoor side of the sash 2, and a buffer member 15 that covers outdoor and / or indoor surfaces of the shutter curtain 7 when the shutter curtain 7 is lowered, thereby suppressing bending of the shutter curtain 7 toward the sash 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:BUNKA SHUTTER CO LTD

Double-leaf bonded hinge

The aim of the present invention is an improved double-leaf adhesive hinge for fixtures, shutters, hatches or the like, formed by one or more bodies and able to operate a rotary connection between two elements by using a series of alternating folds on the front and rear of the two elements themselves, as a replacement for the standard rotary pivot or hinge, operable to enable the opening or rotation of the elements even up to 360°. Preferably, a single body is formed and the single body can be applied to one or more angular or linear sides by simple adhesive application to enable the connection of fixtures and shutters or the like with their specific rotary function. The elements connected by the hinge according to the invention rotate by the alternation of one or more pairs of hinges formed by folds positioned opposite each other, thus forming a translational but non-overlapping double Z (Zed) system.
Owner:安德烈亚·法沃尼

Methods and systems for controlling sunlight in retrofitted office buildings converted to residential use

A method and system for retrofitting an office building into residential units by installing controllable sun-shielding elements on the facade, which may integrate photovoltaic cells to assist in energy supply while blocking sunlight when needed. These sun-shielding elements, such as darkening glass panels or adjustable blinds with photovoltaic cells, are controllable by occupants of each residential unit to selectively allow or block sunlight entering their units. The system enhances comfort, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal, and can be integrated with building management systems, climate control, and emergency systems.
Owner:EHRLICH GAL

A new type of interior opening sunshade window

The utility model discloses a novel sunshade inside -opening window, including center installation window frame, one side of center installation window frame is provided with the open -close installation window frame, the inside of open -close installation window frame is connected with the deflection installation window frame, the other side of center installation window frame is connected with sealed installation window frame, the inside of deflection installation window frame and sealed installation window frame all is provided with aluminium material buckling cover, the side of aluminium material buckling cover is connected with spliced aluminium profile, the utility model discloses a single piece of transparent sheet material installation notch installs single piece of transparent sheet material to the inside of spliced aluminium profile, and the shutter of installation is protected to the side through single piece of transparent sheet material, and through spliced shutter installation structure makes the subsequent overhaul and maintenance process of shutter more convenient, ensures that shutter structure can directly remove each component of aluminium material buckling cover side joint and maintains after damaging, further improves the use convenience of sunshade inside -opening window.
Owner:FOSHAN TENGHUI HOME FURNISHING IND CO LTD

Fixing block for external thermal insulation system

The invention relates to a universal fixing block for use on an external thermal insulation system and at the edge of a reveal in a building facade. The block (1) comprises: - a portion (2) intended to be fixed to the facade by means of screws; - a facade face (3), intended to be positioned parallel to and flush with the building facade and to serve as a universal fixing surface for a facade element, such as a shutter hinge, a railing, or a blind; - a reveal face (4), orthogonal to the facade face (3), intended to be positioned parallel to and flush with the reveal of the opening. The reveal face (4) is characterized in that it has a plurality of raised and / or recessed elements (5) that promote the adhesion of a facade coating. Figure 4 (for the abstract)
Owner:SARL FRANOIS INGLESE

Laminated glass sheet type shutter

The utility model discloses a laminated glass sheet type shutter which comprises an outer frame, a plurality of glass sheets are arranged in the outer frame, and a pair of connecting plates are arranged on two sides of each glass sheet. In the actual use process, the connecting plates are limited in the sliding grooves in the inner side of the outer frame through the connecting blocks, up-and-down stable movement is achieved, the connecting balls are matched with the fixing columns and the springs during movement, when the connecting balls reach the proper limiting holes, the springs rebound to enable the connecting balls to enter the holes to achieve positioning, and after fixing is completed, the connecting plates are fixed. The two ends of the glass sheet are inserted into the connecting plates and fixed through the gluing layers, the connecting plates are matched with the inserting holes of the connecting blocks through the rotating columns, the inclination angle of the glass sheet can be adjusted through the locking screws, and the matching mode solves the problems that an existing glass mounting device is inconvenient to adjust and low in precision. The traditional device is difficult to realize rapid and accurate height and angle adjustment, and the glass sheet is more flexible and convenient to install and adjust through the matching mode, so that the requirements of different users can be met.
Owner:HEFEI DAYUAN BUILDING & DECORATION ENG CO LTD

Aluminum alloy shutter

The present invention relates to the field of architectural decoration technology, and specifically to an aluminum alloy Venetian blind, comprising an aluminum alloy frame, a window blade body, an aluminum alloy insect-proof net, a pulling assembly, a switch assembly, a self-locking mechanism and a bottom waterproof mechanism. The aluminum alloy frame is a window frame formed by fixing a plurality of aluminum alloy plates together with bolts. The inner frame side walls of the aluminum alloy frame are symmetrically provided with a plurality of window blade mounting holes, and the window blade bodies are fitted in the mounting holes. An aluminum alloy insect-proof net is arranged between adjacent window blade bodies, and a switch assembly and a self-locking mechanism are respectively arranged in the cavities on both sides of the aluminum alloy frame. One end of the aluminum alloy insect-proof net provided in the present invention is connected to the front end of the aluminum alloy window blade, and the other end is connected to the pulling assembly. When the Venetian blind is opened, the pulling assembly and the aluminum alloy window blade are linked to stretch the aluminum alloy insect-proof net to form an insect-proof net, which blocks the gap between adjacent Venetian blind blades, thereby preventing mosquitoes from entering the house through the gap between the Venetian blind blades.
Owner:SHANDONG CHAOMING DOORS & WINDOWS CO LTD

Reel device of shutter

The utility model discloses a reel device of a shutter, and belongs to the technical field of curtains. The utility model discloses a reel device of a shutter. The reel device comprises a reel device, the reel device comprises a rope winding part, an inner connecting sleeve, a page turning wheel and a reversing spring; the rope winding part is coaxial with the page turning wheel through the inner connecting sleeve and is axially sleeved with the page turning wheel in a limiting manner; the reversing spring is arranged at the tail end of the page turning wheel in a sleeving mode and located on the inner side of the page turning wheel, and the inner connecting sleeve is located between the page turning wheel and the reversing spring and rotates synchronously with the page turning wheel. The page turning wheel and the reversing spring are matched and provided with a rotation stopping unit, and after the page turning wheel rotates till the reversing spring abuts against the rotation stopping unit, rotation stopping is kept so that the rope winding part can be rotated after rotation stopping of the page turning wheel. The total length of the reel device can be reduced, so that the material consumption and the total volume of the device are reduced, and the overall impression of the device is improved.
Owner:余姚市户家窗饰有限公司

Ceiling structure for additionally installing elevator

The ceiling structure comprises a ceiling frame formed by four side plates in a surrounding mode in sequence, a cover plate is arranged at the upper end of the ceiling frame, openings are formed in the side plates, shutters are arranged in the openings, hinge seats are arranged on the front sides of the side plates, hinge shafts are arranged at the upper ends of the shutters, and the shutters are arranged on the hinge seats. The hinge shaft is rotationally installed on the hinge seat, and a driving mechanism used for driving the shutter to swing with the hinge shaft as the axis is arranged on the inner side of the side plate. Firstly, the shutters are not fixedly arranged on the side plates and are hinged to the hinge seats through hinge shafts at the upper ends, however, when the shutters cannot achieve good ventilation and heat dissipation, heat in the hoistway is hot, at the moment, the shutters can be driven by the driving mechanism to swing outwards, the openings in the side plates are exposed, and then the shutters are driven by the driving mechanism to swing outwards. Therefore, the ventilation and heat dissipation effects in the hoistway are greatly improved, the comfort during elevator taking is improved, and the requirements of users are met.
Owner:GUANGDONG OL ELEVATOR CO LTD

Rolling shutter slat

A slat for a rolling shutter is provided that is formed as a single walled, continuous bent sheet. The slat includes a body having a hook-shaped engaging track at a first end, and a receiving track at the second end comprising a guard member and a hook-shaped lip member that form a pocket for receiving the engaging track of another slat. The guard member includes a portion of the sheet that is bent over on itself. The lip member extends from the guard member, and is spaced apart from the guard member to define an aperture that is sized and shaped to receive the engaging track of the other slat.
Owner:QUALITAS MFG INC